Telling Time to the Nearest Minute

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What is the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand is the longer hand on a clock that shows the minutes. It moves around the clock face once every hour.

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What is the hour hand on a clock?

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The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours. It moves around the clock face once every 12 hours.

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How many minutes are in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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What does it mean to tell time to the nearest minute?

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Telling time to the nearest minute means being able to read the exact time, including the minutes, on a clock.

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What is the difference between A.M. and P.M.?

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A.M. stands for 'Ante Meridiem' which means 'before noon', and P.M. stands for 'Post Meridiem' which means 'after noon'.

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If the clock shows 3:00, what time will it be in 15 minutes?

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It will be 3:15.

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If the clock shows 5:45, what time will it be in 30 minutes?

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It will be 6:15.

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What does a clock showing 12:00 mean?

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It means it is either midnight (12:00 A.M.) or noon (12:00 P.M.).

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How do you read the time 7:24 on a clock?

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The hour hand is between 7 and 8, and the minute hand is on the 4, which means 24 minutes past 7.

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What is the term for the small marks on a clock face?

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They are called 'minute markers' and help to indicate each minute.